DJ Missie "Hip-Hop, Volume 4" (Mixtape, 2005)

This is Hip-Hop Volume 4 from Japan's DJ Missie. The tracklist doesn't introduce you to much, but DJ Missie is one helluva skilled technician. The mixing is tight, cuts are razor sharp and there's plenty familiar to listen to with Missie's mixes. You can expect to hear Eric B. & Rakim, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, UMCs, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Queen Latifah, Naughty By Nature, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, The Pharcyde, Casual, Guru, LL Cool J, Redman, Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Das EFX, Slick Rick, Masta Ace, and more! Dig into DJ Missie's Hip-Hop Volume 4 mixtape below...

DJ Dopeshoes "Sole Food..." (Mixtape, 2010)

Seattle / San Diego's DJ Dopeshoes of HomeGrown Blends effortlessly blends Funk, Hip Hop, R&B and Soul into her mixes/sets. Her Sole Food: Cold Bologna, Mayonnaise & Bread mix demonstrates a consistent vibe and knowledge of tempos and rhythms with unique selections. It features many of her personal favorites in both old school, and then-recent hip hop, as well as funk and soul. In her own words "This is a largely retrospective mixtape for afternoons, bbqs, and whenever the hell else you feel like it." Sole Food features tracks from Masta Ace, People Under The Stairs, D.I.T.C., Common, Mad Kap, Funkdoobiest, Scarface, Marvin Gaye, Marco Polo, Chill Rob G, Organized Konfusion, Grand Puba, Mary J. Blige, DeBarge, Eric B. & Rakim, Dr. Dre, Donny Hathaway, One Be Lo, Spice 1, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, De La Soul, Casual, Jungle Brothers, Diamond D, Bill Withers and more. It was originally released in 2010, but the music is timeless, so grab a plate of this Sole Food...

RZA as Bobby Digital In Stereo (Press Kit, 1998)

RZA is usually associated with his work on all the platinum-selling Wu-Tang albums and his production efforts on albums by Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Gravediggaz, Bjork and the "Bulworth" soundtrack. But his creative sensibility extends far beyond music. RZA's Bobby Digital concept combines all of his artistic talents. The character of Bobby Digital is entirely RZA's invention. The film Bobby Digital is also RZA's brainchild -- he is producing, writing, directing and starring in it. To accompany the film, RZA made the soundtrack RZA as Bobby Digital In Stereo, his debut solo release on Gee Street Records. The history of Bobby Digital is explained in the film: While RZA is conducting experiments at a laboratory on Wu Mountain, he stumbles upon a formula for self-transformation. Dipping a blunt into this elixir of "honey," he inhales and begins to hallucinate. When he finally comes to, he is confronted by the consequence of his experiments -- he has created an actual person. Completely independent of RZA, his name is Bobby Digital. Bobby is a self-indulgent creature of the flesh who loves to womanize, party, spend money and wear the latest fashions. An eye patch over one eye conceals a micro-computer that is linked directly to Bobby's brain. The device enables him to have supernatural powers. And Bobby does not hesitate to put them to use. In short, he is a ghetto celebrity, admired and feared for his astounding ability to manipulate the world around him for his own benefit. Joined by Method Man, Masta Killa, Killa Army, Black Knights of the North Star from Cali, RZA breaks new ground by performing as Bobby Digital on the soundtrack. There is no doubt that Bobby Digital will not be the last masterpiece from this dynamic and prolific artist. - Press Kit, 1998. This album was years ahead of its time! Revisit it...

Today is also the RZA's Born Day! Salute that man!

DJ Jazzy Jeff x Mick Boogie "Summertime Vol.9" (The Mixtape)

They are back again! DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie drop off Volume 9 in their Summertime mixtape series! This year's classic mix includes tracks from Rhymefest, Amerie, Michael Jackson, T.I., Arrested Development, Justin Timberlake, The Beatnuts, The Game, OutKast, Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, Ice Cube, Stetsasonic, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys & Q-Tip, House Of Pain, Nelly, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, EPMD, Nas, Lord Finesse, Black Sheep, Slick Rick, The Jackson 5, Mark Morrison, Raphael Saadiq, The Pharcyde, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and lots more. Enjoy the mix below! Happy 4th!

Roc Marciano "Warm Hennessy" (EP Stream)

Roc Marciano's Warm Hennessy EP is a compilation of previously released singles produced by Arch Druids and featuring Dino Brave (of The UN), and Hus Kingpin & of Tha Connection. Slated for a vinyl release, this is also the first time the highly sought after J-Force, Nuance and Bankrupt European remixes are available on vinyl, in both the original and instrumental form. That J-Force remix of the title track is super HARD! Listen to Warm Hennessy from Roc Marciano and Arch Druids below...

DJ SP "Watch The Sound" (90s Hip-Hop Video Mix)

Watch The Sound is a phenomenal 90s Hip-Hop video mix by Amsterdam's DJ SP (Fat Beats alumni in Amsterdam). DJ SP has been a video collector for about 8 years, amassing over 15,000 videos (not all hip-hop). He adds, "I tried keeping the mix pretty balanced. I could've gone way more obscure with it, but for an introduction it should have some familiarity. It definitely has shit that people won't know about, a couple of surprises. Especially the younger crowd will be scratching their heads about some of the videos. I didn't want to make a 90s party banger mix but it definitely has some 90s hits... I'm not concerned with the hype of the moment, I want people to listen to it in ten years still. At least, that's what I want. I don't want to listen to it twice and feel like 'aight, I'm done, next.' ... I try to make timeless mixtapes that surprise even me." Peace to SP, watch the video mix below....

Adonis & V Don "This Thing of Ours" (Album Stream)

This Thing Of Ours is the new collaborative project between Long Beach-lyricist, Adonis, and the fine production of V Don. Crisp drums and creative sample flips provide the perfect backdrop for Adonis to offer his insightful lyrics and smooth flow. At just 9 tracks, the project moves quickly and the features from Tedy Andreas, Eto and Dell add nicely to the overall sonics of the album. This Thing Of Ours is now supported by Germany's FXCK RAP label, which should mean physical copies are on the way. I've updated the audio link below, and I hope these two continue to work together...

DJ Filthy Rich "90's Canadian Hip-Hop" (Vol.2, Mixtape)

DJ Filthy Rich is back once again, out in Toronto showing love to Canada on 90's Canadian Hip-Hop, Volume 2. He digs in the crates to pull out some lesser known joints celebrating Canada Day this year. You'll hear tracks by Maestro Fresh-Wes, Split Personality, B Kool, UBAD, Redlife, Choclair, Thrust, Nefarius, Bishop Brigante, Mathematik, Saukrates, Dan E O, Kardinal Offishal, Rascalz, Sic Sense, Ghetto Concept, Frankenstein, Brass Tacks, Citizen Kane and more. Check it out below...